We are talking about Neighborhood Watch, a simple neighbors-helping-neighbors program that has helped other communities reduce crime by as much as 65%. Many watch groups have not only seen crime go down, but have discovered a new feeling of caring and belonging among neighbors. Many have used their combined efforts to improve their streets and parks, recreational opportunities, and local services.
All of us are concerned about becoming the victim of a crime, but not one of us can fight crime alone. The police can’t do it without your help; isolating yourselves behind locked doors, not knowing your neighbors, actually makes it easier for burglars and other criminals to take advantage of our neighborhood. At t Neighborhood Watch meeting you will learn about the activities of a Neighborhood Watcher. What’s asked of you is really quite simple; picking up the newspapers and mail when your neighbor is away on vacation; keeping an eye out for unusual activity like a strange person snooping around; then alerting the police and neighbors; escorting a frightened shut-in to a community meeting and visiting someone who has been a victim of a crime. You can help decide the best ways to protect our neighborhood by telling us what concerns you.
